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Airport & Point-to-Point Transfers in Sri Lanka
Landed at Bandaranaike Airport and heading straight to the coast? Or need a car and driver between two towns without renting for the whole trip? Every NOHA car comes with an experienced local driver — no licence needed, priced per route.
Ask about a transferHow it works
Tell us your route
Message your pickup point, drop-off point and dates — flight number too, if it's an airport pickup. We'll confirm timing and price before you commit.
A driver meets you
An experienced local driver picks you up in one of our four car models. No licence, no navigating — you just ride.
Dropped exactly where you need
Hotel, guesthouse, or the start of your next rental — one stop, no transfers between vehicles.
Airport transfers
Most rental companies are based near Negombo and the airport — NOHA is based in Galle, so a transfer south is exactly the trip this service is built for. Landing elsewhere or heading somewhere other than the south coast? We cover all 16 of our rental towns, island-wide.
Airport to the west coast
Bandaranaike AirportNegombo
~10 kmRight next door — most rental companies start here. NOHA is further south, in Galle.
Bandaranaike AirportColombo
~32 kmThe capital, for a city stopover or a night before heading on.
Bandaranaike AirportBentota
~110 kmThe nearest beach strip on the southwest coast — often the first stop before heading further south.
Bandaranaike AirportAhungalla
~123 kmA quieter stretch of the southwest coast, between Bentota and Galle.
Airport to the south coast
Bandaranaike AirportGalle
~153 kmLand, clear customs, and go straight to the coast in one car — no bus, no negotiating a fare outside arrivals.
Bandaranaike AirportUnawatuna
~159 kmSix kilometres past Galle, one of the busiest beaches on the south coast.
Bandaranaike AirportAhangama
~166 kmSri Lanka's surf town, past Galle on the way to Weligama.
Bandaranaike AirportWeligama
~172 kmWide bay, easy learner surf — a popular first stop past Galle.
Bandaranaike AirportMirissa
~180 kmWhale watching and one of the south coast's best-known beach strips.
Bandaranaike AirportHiriketiya
~195 kmA small horseshoe bay near Dickwella, known for its shape and its surf.
Bandaranaike AirportTangalle
~220 kmFurther along the coast — quieter and less built-up than Mirissa or Weligama.
Airport to hill country & the cultural triangle
Bandaranaike AirportKandy
~110 kmStraight to the cultural capital, no Colombo traffic or hunting for a bus outside arrivals.
Bandaranaike AirportSigiriya
~150 kmThe Rock Fortress and the cultural triangle, direct from the terminal.
Bandaranaike AirportNuwara Eliya
~150 kmTea country's hill station — cooler air and colonial-era buildings.
Bandaranaike AirportElla
~236 kmThe full run to tea country in one sitting — most people take the train from Kandy instead, but a door-to-door transfer skips the changeovers.
Airport to the east coast
Bandaranaike AirportTrincomalee
~237 kmEast coast beaches, the length of the island from the same door you landed at.
Bandaranaike AirportArugam Bay
~320 kmThe east coast's surf capital, and the longest transfer we run — a straight shot in one car all the same.
Train station pickups and drop-offs are also available — tell us the station and time.
Why most rentals start in Negombo, and why that changes your first day →
City-to-city transfers
Need to be in Ella tomorrow but don't want to rent for the whole trip, or drive the hill roads yourself? A private driver covers the distance while you sit back. These are the pairings we're asked about most, but we cover any two towns — island-wide.
West coast routes
NegomboColombo
~35 kmThe short hop into the capital, for a night in the city before heading on.
ColomboBentota
~70 kmStraight down the coast, skipping the bus and a change of stations.
BentotaAhungalla
~13 kmOne resort strip to the next, a few minutes down the same road.
AhungallaGalle
~30 kmThe last stretch of the west coast before Galle and the south coast proper.
South coast routes
GalleUnawatuna
6 kmThe shortest transfer we run — mostly for anyone who'd rather not walk with luggage in the heat.
GalleElla
145 kmThe hill country in one sitting, without renting for the multi-day round trip.
GalleMirissa
38 kmA short hop down the coast for changing base without touching a rental yourself.
GalleTangalle
78 kmFurther down the south coast, in air-conditioned comfort with your bags in the boot.
EllaMirissa
~176 kmHill country back down to the south coast, no driving required either way.
AhangamaTangalle
~54 kmSurf town to surf town, further down the south coast.
WeligamaHiriketiya
~23 kmTwo beach towns a short drive apart, without renting a vehicle for one afternoon's trip.
MirissaTangalle
~48 kmFurther along the coast, past the whale-watching harbour.
Hill country & cultural triangle routes
ColomboKandy
~117 kmThe cultural capital, without wrestling Colombo traffic and hill roads back to back yourself.
ColomboSigiriya
~170 kmStraight to the Rock Fortress and the cultural triangle, skipping a Colombo stopover.
ColomboElla
~205 kmThe full run from the capital to tea country — a long transfer, but a straight one.
SigiriyaTrincomalee
~100 kmCultural triangle to the east coast beaches, in one sitting.
SigiriyaKandy
~90 kmCultural triangle back to the hill capital, in one sitting.
KandyElla
~137 kmTea country by road, for whenever the famous train is fully booked or you'd rather not queue for a seat.
KandyNuwara Eliya
~72 kmHigher into tea country — cooler, and close enough to pair with Kandy on the same trip.
Nuwara EliyaElla
~60 kmTea country, town to town, without tackling the hill roads yourself.
EllaArugam Bay
~131 kmHill country down to the east coast surf towns — a long day nobody wants to navigate themselves.
Need the same driver for several days, not just one leg? See island-wide tours with a chauffeur →
No licence needed
A driver comes with every transfer, so the self-drive licensing requirement doesn't apply — that's only for self-drive rentals.
Pricing
Priced by route and vehicle, so there's no flat rate to quote here. Message us your pickup and drop-off points and we'll confirm the price up front — nothing is charged in advance.
Questions about transfers
- Can I hire a car with a driver instead of driving myself?
- Yes. Every car is available with an experienced local driver. Pricing depends on your route and dates — message us on WhatsApp with your plans and we will quote you. With a driver, there's no licence and no paperwork on your side.
- Do I need a licence for a transfer?
- No. That only applies if you are driving yourself. With a NOHA driver, there is no licence or paperwork to arrange. Compare the self-drive paperwork instead →
- Can I do a one-way transfer between two towns?
- Yes. One-way transfers are available across the island — tell us your pickup town, drop-off town and dates, and we'll quote it before you commit.
- Which vehicles come with a driver?
- Any of our four car models — Alto K10, Wagon R, Aqua or Prius. The tuk tuk, scooter and motorbike are self-drive only.
- How much does a transfer cost?
- It depends on the route and vehicle. Message us your pickup point, drop-off point and dates on WhatsApp and we'll quote it before you commit — nothing is charged in advance.
Need a lift somewhere?
Tell us your route on WhatsApp and we'll confirm timing and price.